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Standardized Testing Persuasive Essay

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Lucas Melton
Mrs. Ligon
11 November 2014
English 9
Rough Draft Standardized testing is a drag. Most students believe that standardized test should be allowed in schools. Standardized testing is required in most states but, some students would beg to differ. Standardized test are test that are able to tell if you are smart or not. Most students are not happy about taking test but are forced to take the test. Teachers and parents are saying that there should be an easier way for students to take the standardized test.

Students believe that standardized test should not be in schools because they think that it doesn’t prove anything or that it doesn’t serve a purpose. Some students say that they would care less if they got a good grade on the standardized test or not. Students say that it is their parents and teachers fault that they have to take the standardized test. The NCLB (No Child Left Behind) chairman says that it is better for teachers to be more strick on their students that way they may get a better score on a test. Most parents approve the standardized testing because they say it has helped them become smarter or even …show more content…

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